Re: Walker or Van Horn - That is the question...

["John Lyell" <johnlyell@hotmail.com>]

Good analysis. I agree on most issues except for the statement that no one
questions AW's toughness. I think this is one of his weaknesses so far, he
hasn't shown he can be a physical 4 against guys like Brian Grant. If he can
bulk up a little more and get more physical and aggressive to the hoop, he
could be dominant with his inside moves.

Walker for Odom would be more palatable to me if I were the clippers, than
trade the # 3 for a veteran 2 or 3.

I still would consider offering Walker and Anderson and 11,  for Odom, Derek
Anderson and # 3, then if you wanted to trade the # 3 for Van Horn if you
feel he can play the 4 spot better than Fizer,  Swift or Martin.

A 6'9" point  can create a lot of problems.

Odom
Anderson
Pierce
Van Horn (Fizer/ Swift)
VP (also sign Amaechi)

Upgrades at the 1,2 & 3 & 5  positions

pretty much a wash at the 4 unless one of the rookies turns into a
Barkley(Fizer)  or Malone (Swift/Martin),   or the other direction, another
Battie. Yikes !


A couple things that have came out of the Blazer Laker series on how to beat
LA.

Better foul shooting wins games.

A physical 4 creates problems

A center that can hit the outside jumper consistently create problems with
LA's lack of a physical 4 when Shaq comes out.

A big 2/3 (Smith/Pippen/Wells) with a decent post up/slashing  game can
create problems


John
----- Original Message -----
From: <DJessen33@aol.com>
To: <celtics@igtc.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2000 4:17 PM
Subject: Walker or Van Horn - That is the question...


> Supposedly Peter Vescey said last night at halftime that a Walker for Van
> Horn deal is on the table. I don't know who wants to do it, Pitino or the
> Nets. I read Dave Allensendro list trading Van Horn as an option for the
Nets
> rebuilding. His gage of Van Horn value would be a trade to the Clips for
> Lamarr Odom. Pitino has always put Van Horn in the Duncan caliber. I
didn't
> think he was THAT great coming out of college but was impressed by his
rookie
> year. However, lately, I couldn't believe of all the times that he missed
the
> wide open shot. He has some decent action in the post. He is horrible at
> defense and it makes Walker's defense look good. He rebounds well
considering
> his lack of bulk (nice hops). However, is toughness is always questioned.
> Walker's toughness is never questioned. However, his judgement is another
> story. It is an interesting proposition. Can Walker grow up, take good
shots,
> pass the ball, make the 15 footer, improve his free throws (VH shoots
about
> 85 % vs Walkers 65%)? Can Van Horn, already a good shooter, improve his
shot
> to what you think his potential is and be a deadly shooter? I think Walker
is
> a little better today, mostly because of his will to perform at a high
level
> (during game time <g>). Both players could dominate and be one of the top
5
> players in the NBA if they reached their potential. Who has the most
> potential? I think they are about the same. I think VH won't be able to
> improve his defense over Walker but I think VH will end up being a better
> rebounder due to his God-given hops. I think VH could be a deadly shooter
> inside and out. But Walker has more moves inside and is better on the
break.
> But then again, Walker can be stuffed inside when matched up with taller
> players and VH will always have the spinning move off the post due to his
> hops. That is almost unstoppable. So I guess I would do it. How about
you?...
>
> DJessen33
>
>